film review

The Toxic Avenger

Directed by Macon Blair

Written by Macon Blair, based on the film by Lloyd Kaufman

Starring Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay and Kevin Bacon

Classification 18A; 103 minutes

Opens in theatres Aug. 29

Any doubts that Macon Blair , the Southern filmmaker best known for his slow-burn genre outings with Jeremy Saulnier ( Murder Party , Green Room ), understands the unique punk-rock shock appeal of the z-grade trash-terpiece The Toxic Avenger are dispelled during the moment when a character uses a toilet bowl to bludgeon a bad guy. The excremental excess of Toxie and his gross-out pals is certainly not for everyone. But for those who appreciate a hefty dose of literal potty humour, Blair has you covered head to filthy toe.

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